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Is Norwood, Ohio Safe?

Population 19,658 · Safer than 26% of US cities

Improving· 2023 FBI UCR data

In a community of 19,658, each crime incident has a bigger statistical impact. Norwood earns a C- with violent crime below the national average. The trend has been positive. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,860 per 100K.

Norwood Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricNorwoodOhio AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate243.7312.4363.8
Property Crime Rate2144.62033.51,832.3
Murder Rate4.0--5.7
Assault Rate152.0--268.2
Theft Rate1860.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate254.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyC-

238.8 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeB-

244/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2145/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Norwood

Violent crime in Norwood is below the national average. The rate of 243.7 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2144.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,860 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Norwood Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder4
070% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault152
057% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery54
085% of avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary385
01.4x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,860
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft254
080% of avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Norwood Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norwood
243.7
State
312.4
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Norwood
2144.6
State
2033.5
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Norwood Safety

Is Norwood safe?
Not especially. Norwood earns a C- with a crime rate of 238.8 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs below the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Norwood?
238.8 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 243.7 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2144.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Norwood safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Norwood's C- grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,860 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Norwood?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Norwood generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Norwood police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Norwood?
No. Crime in Norwood has been trending down, which is good news for the C--rated city.
How does Norwood compare to other cities in Ohio?
Below average for the state. Norwood ranks behind about 67% of Ohio cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Norwood to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is below the national average, which is encouraging. Crime has been dropping, which helps.
How bad is crime in Norwood?
Bad. A C- grade and 238.8 per-thousand rate put Norwood below 74% of US cities. Violent crime at 244 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Norwood?
243.7 per 100,000, which is 33% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (152), robbery (54), and murder (4.0) per 100,000.

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2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report data and Census Bureau population estimates. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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